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They Might Be Giants

    Comedy
    Mystery
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Jun 9, 1971
Rated G

After the death of his wife, wealthy retiree Justin Playfair creates a fantasy world for himself in which he is the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, even dressing like the character. Out of concern for Justin's money more than his health, his brother Blevins puts him under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Mildred Watson. As Dr. Watson grows fond of Justin, she begins to play along with his theories, eventually becoming an assistant in his investigations.

Details

  • Directors
  • Vote Average
    6.9
  • Vote Count
    48
  • Popularity
    7
  • Language
    English
  • Origin Country
    US

Cast

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George C. Scott
Justin Playfair
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Joanne Woodward
Dr. Mildred Watson
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Jack Gilford
Wilbur Peabody
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Lester Rawlins
Blevins Playfair
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Al Lewis
Messenger
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Rue McClanahan
Daisy Playfair
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Theresa Merritt
Peggy
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James Tolkan
Mr. Brown
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Kitty Winn
Grace
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F. Murray Abraham
Clyde (the usher)
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Paul Benedict
Chestnut Man
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M. Emmet Walsh
1st Sanitation Man
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Ron Weyand
Dr. Strauss
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Oliver Clark
Mr. Small
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Jenny Egan
Miss Finch
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Jane Hoffman
2nd Telephone Operator
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Michael McGuire
Telephone Guard
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Eugene Roche
Policeman
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Ted Beniades
Taxi Driver
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Staats Cotsworth
Winthrop
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Sudie Bond
Maud
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Ralph Clanton
Supermarket Manager
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Louis Zorich
2nd Sanitation Man
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Worthington Miner
Mr. Bagg
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Frances Fuller
Mrs. Bagg
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John McCurry
Lieutenant
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Candice Azzara
Teenage Girl (uncredited)
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Tony Capodilupo
Chief (uncredited)
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Matthew Cowles
Teenage Boy (uncredited)
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Dorothy Greener
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
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Jacques Sandulescu
Mr. Brown's Driver (uncredited)

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